Remington UMC .30-06 Springfield 150gr MC — 500 Rounds

The Remington UMC 30-06 is the range and training load in the .30-06 Springfield category.

A 150-grain Metal Case at 2,910 fps and 2,820 ft-lbs, produced in the USA for target shooting, function testing, and training.

At $1.20 per round for 500 rounds, this is the range and training tier in the .30-06 cluster — loaded to SAAMI spec with Remington-quality components.

What MC Means — Metal Case vs Hunting Bullets

UMC’s Metal Case designation means a bullet with a lead core encased in a copper alloy jacket — no exposed lead at the tip.

Unlike a soft point, which leaves lead exposed to initiate expansion, the MC jacket extends fully over the nose.

The Remington UMC 30-06 MC bullet does not expand on impact — range and training only.

For .30-06 hunting, the Core-Lokt PSP, Nosler Partition, and ELD-X loads in this category are the correct alternatives.

2,910 fps — Highest Velocity in the .30-06 Cluster

At 150 grains and 2,910 fps, the Remington UMC 30-06 is the fastest and lightest load in this category.

The heavier 178–180 grain hunting loads run 2,700–2,750 fps; the UMC 150-grain MC runs 160–210 fps faster.

For sight-in and practice: a 150-grain MC will have a different point-of-impact than a 180-grain hunting load — account for this when zeroing with hunting ammunition before season.

Remington UMC — Volume Shooting Value

UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge) has been part of Remington since 1888, manufacturing practice ammunition for high-volume shooting situations.

The Remington UMC 30-06 is loaded in the USA with consistent brass, primer, and powder for reliable shot-to-shot performance.

Specifications

• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Bullet: 150 grain, Metal Case (MC)
• Muzzle velocity: 2,910 fps
• Muzzle energy: 2,820 ft-lbs
• G1 BC: 0.314
• Application: Target shooting, range training, high-volume plinking
• Lead free: No
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer, non-corrosive
• Country of manufacture: USA
• Quantity: 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes)
• Remington item: 15210 / L30062

Browse the .30-06 Springfield ammunition category. Specifications are published by SAAMI and by Remington directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

💬 Before You Go — Running High-Volume .30-06?

Using UMC MC for range work, training, or function confirmation? Leave a review with the rifle and round count through the gun. .30-06 range ammo reliability data — specifically for M1 Garand users where gas port pressure matters — is particularly useful. And if you came looking for a .30-06 load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MC — Metal Case? Is it the same as FMJ? Functionally equivalent. Both designations describe a bullet with a lead core fully enclosed in a copper alloy jacket, including the nose. “FMJ” (Full Metal Jacket) is the more common military and NATO designation; “MC” (Metal Case) is Remington’s commercial designation for the same bullet design. Neither expands on impact — both are range and training bullets.

Why does the description on this page mention Core-Lokt? A data import error: the Core-Lokt product description was applied to this UMC MC page. They are different Remington products with different bullet types. Core-Lokt is a hunting expanding bullet (PSP); UMC MC is a non-expanding range load. The description above is correct for the UMC MC product.

Is this safe in an M1 Garand? The M1 Garand requires .30-06 ammunition with specific pressure curves — loads designed for modern bolt-action rifles can damage the Garand’s operating rod. Standard commercial UMC 150gr loads generally produce pressure curves within safe parameters for the Garand, but confirm with current M1 Garand-specific ammunition guidance (CMP or John Garand specifications) before use in a Garand.

Will the 150gr MC have the same point-of-impact as my 180gr hunting load? No — 150-grain and 180-grain bullets at different velocities will have different trajectories and points-of-impact at most hunting distances. If you’re using UMC MC for practice, zero your rifle separately with your hunting load before season.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes — Remington brass, Boxer primer.

How many rounds is 500? 25 × 20-round boxes.

What’s the per-round cost? $600 / 500 = $1.20 per round.

What is the Remington item number? Item 15210, Mfg. Number L30062.